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LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am vs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus

What xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am does better (1) and where CMF Buds 2 Plus wins (5) — every spec side by side.

LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls8.3
9.1Battery9.0
5.6Build & features8.7

Why is xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am better than CMF Buds 2 Plus?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 4.5 h4.5×

Why is CMF Buds 2 Plus better than xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am?

  1. Battery life11 h vs 14 h+27%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am: Yes
  3. Total with charging case45 h vs 62 h+37%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  5. LDACNo · xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h14 h
Battery life with ANC—33 h
Total with charging case45 h62 h
Battery capacity—53 mAh
Charging time1 h4.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight41 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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